City of Lubbock to host Back 2 School Kickoff

Join us as we
kickoff the start of a brand new school year! Mae Simmons Community Center and Voices Coalition will be hosting their
4th Annual Back 2 School Kickoff on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m.
to noon. Participants will enjoy hot
dogs sponsored by Sonic Drive-In, live music, giveaways and information
booths. This event is free, and all ages
are welcome to join in the fun.

A big thank you
goes to Amerigroup who has contributed 1,000 backpacks for this event. We are also grateful to the many local
businesses and organizations that have generously contributed school supplies
to fill the backpacks. Backpacks will be
given away to children and youth in Grades K-12. Children must be present to claim their
backpack.

Immunizations for children ages 4-18 years will also be available from
the City of Lubbock Health Department at a cost of $10 for the first vaccine
and $15 for two or more. Only the first 50 children will be seen. A complete shot record is required at the
time immunizations are requested. Immunizations will not be given if a shot record is not presented. Children with Private Insurance or CHIPS will
not be seen at this clinic. For more
information on immunizations, call 775-2959.

Mae Simmons
Community and Senior Centers are located at 2004 Oak Avenue (East 23rd and Oak Avenue). Hours for the Community
Center are Monday-Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. The Senior Center is open
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 767-2700 or 767-2708.

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